Verisk Analytics Stock Forecast, Price & News

Verisk Analytics (NASDAQ:VRSK) Frequently Asked Questions

Is Verisk Analytics a buy right now?

7 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Verisk Analytics in the last twelve months. There are currently 3 hold ratings and 4 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "buy" Verisk Analytics stock.
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How has Verisk Analytics' stock price been impacted by Coronavirus (COVID-19)?

Verisk Analytics' stock was trading at $151.68 on March 11th, 2020 when Coronavirus (COVID-19) reached pandemic status according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Since then, VRSK shares have increased by 29.3% and is now trading at $196.09.
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Are investors shorting Verisk Analytics?

Verisk Analytics saw a increase in short interest in the month of December. As of December 31st, there was short interest totaling 2,310,000 shares, an increase of 20.9% from the December 15th total of 1,910,000 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 0 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently ∞ days.
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When is Verisk Analytics' next earnings date?

Verisk Analytics is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Tuesday, February 22nd 2022.
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How were Verisk Analytics' earnings last quarter?

Verisk Analytics, Inc. (NASDAQ:VRSK) announced its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, November, 2nd. The business services provider reported $1.44 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $1.37 by $0.07. The business services provider earned $759 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $754.44 million. Verisk Analytics had a net margin of 23.78% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 30.63%. During the same period last year, the business posted $1.32 EPS.
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How often does Verisk Analytics pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Verisk Analytics?

Verisk Analytics declared a quarterly dividend on Thursday, November 4th. Shareholders of record on Wednesday, December 15th will be given a dividend of $0.29 per share on Friday, December 31st. This represents a $1.16 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.59%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, December 14th.
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Is Verisk Analytics a good dividend stock?

Verisk Analytics pays an annual dividend of $1.16 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 0.59%. Verisk Analytics has been increasing its dividend for 2 consecutive year(s), indicating that it does not yet have a strong track record of dividend growth. The dividend payout ratio of Verisk Analytics is 27.10%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, Verisk Analytics will have a dividend payout ratio of 19.50% next year. This indicates that Verisk Analytics will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
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What price target have analysts set for VRSK?

7 brokerages have issued 12 month target prices for Verisk Analytics' shares. Their forecasts range from $177.00 to $255.00. On average, they anticipate Verisk Analytics' share price to reach $221.43 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 12.9% from the stock's current price.
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Who are Verisk Analytics' key executives?

Verisk Analytics' management team includes the following people:

• Scott G. Stephenson, Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer (LinkedIn Profile)
• Mark V. Anquillare, Group President & Chief Operating Officer (LinkedIn Profile)
• Lee M. Shavel, Group President, Chief Financial Officer & EVP (LinkedIn Profile)
• Nicholas Daffan, Chief Information Officer (LinkedIn Profile)
• Mark S. Magath, Senior Vice President-Risk & Compliance

What is Scott Stephenson's approval rating as Verisk Analytics' CEO?

166 employees have rated Verisk Analytics CEO Scott Stephenson on Glassdoor.com. Scott Stephenson has an approval rating of 94% among Verisk Analytics' employees. This puts Scott Stephenson in the top 30% of approval ratings compared to other CEOs of publicly-traded companies.

Who are some of Verisk Analytics' key competitors?

Some companies that are related to Verisk Analytics include Equifax (EFX), Dun & Bradstreet (DNB), Nielsen (NLSN), FTI Consulting (FCN), Exponent (EXPO), CBIZ (CBZ), ICF International (ICFI), Huron Consulting Group (HURN), VSE (VSEC), Franklin Covey (FC), CRA International (CRAI), Acacia Research (ACTG), Mistras Group (MG) and Odyssey Marine Exploration (OMEX).
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What other stocks do shareholders of Verisk Analytics own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Verisk Analytics investors own include NVIDIA (NVDA), Home Depot (HD), Adobe (ADBE), Visa (V), Broadcom (AVGO), Verizon Communications (VZ), Walmart (WMT), Starbucks (SBUX), AbbVie (ABBV) and Walt Disney (DIS).

What is Verisk Analytics' stock symbol?

Verisk Analytics trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "VRSK."

Who are Verisk Analytics' major shareholders?

Verisk Analytics' stock is owned by a variety of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include Nordea Investment Management AB (0.75%), Riverbridge Partners LLC (0.59%), Mountain Pacific Investment Advisers Inc. ID (0.14%), Harvey Investment Co. LLC (0.10%), DNB Asset Management AS (0.08%) and Royal London Asset Management Ltd. (0.03%). Company insiders that own Verisk Analytics stock include Andrew G Mills, Christopher M Foskett, Constantine Iordanou, David B Wright, David J Grover, Kenneth E Thompson, Lee Shavel, Mark V Anquillare, Nicholas Daffan, Samuel G Liss, Scott G Stephenson and Vincent De P Mccarthy.
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Which major investors are selling Verisk Analytics stock?

VRSK stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Royal London Asset Management Ltd., Crossmark Global Holdings Inc., Retirement Systems of Alabama, IBM Retirement Fund, Stratos Wealth Partners LTD., State of Alaska Department of Revenue, Harvey Investment Co. LLC, and New Mexico Educational Retirement Board. Company insiders that have sold Verisk Analytics company stock in the last year include Christopher M Foskett, Constantine Iordanou, David B Wright, David J Grover, Lee Shavel, Mark V Anquillare, Nicholas Daffan, Samuel G Liss, and Scott G Stephenson.
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Which major investors are buying Verisk Analytics stock?

VRSK stock was bought by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Nordea Investment Management AB, Welch & Forbes LLC, Kovack Advisors Inc., Kestra Private Wealth Services LLC, Sycomore Asset Management, Spire Wealth Management, Pendal Group Ltd, and Wealthfront Advisers LLC.
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How do I buy shares of Verisk Analytics?

Shares of VRSK can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab.
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What is Verisk Analytics' stock price today?

One share of VRSK stock can currently be purchased for approximately $196.09.

How much money does Verisk Analytics make?

Verisk Analytics has a market capitalization of $31.60 billion and generates $2.78 billion in revenue each year. The business services provider earns $712.70 million in net income (profit) each year or $4.28 on an earnings per share basis.

How many employees does Verisk Analytics have?

Verisk Analytics employs 8,960 workers across the globe.

Does Verisk Analytics have any subsidiaries?

The following companies are subsidiares of Verisk Analytics: AIR Worldwide Corporation, Argus Information and Advisory Services, BuildFax, Business Insight, FAST Technology, Genscape, ISO Services, Insurance Services Office, Keystone Aerial Surveys Inc, LCI, Power Advocate, Rebmark Legal Solutions Ltd, Rulebook, Wood Mackenzie Limited, and Xactware Solutions.

When was Verisk Analytics founded?

Verisk Analytics was founded in 1971.

What is Verisk Analytics' official website?

The official website for Verisk Analytics is www.verisk.com.

Where are Verisk Analytics' headquarters?

Verisk Analytics is headquartered at 545 WASHINGTON BOULEVARD, JERSEY CITY NJ, 07310.

How can I contact Verisk Analytics?

Verisk Analytics' mailing address is 545 WASHINGTON BOULEVARD, JERSEY CITY NJ, 07310. The business services provider can be reached via phone at (201) 469-3000, via email at [email protected], or via fax at 201-748-1472.